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Feb 18

Montebello Power & Sailing Catamarans

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Montebello Yachts is a relative newcomer to the sailing catamaran market.  The company was formed in 2009 by a group of Australian businessmen who began working with New Zealand Naval architect Roger Hill on a new 12.5m power catamaran.   Today the company offers a range of catamarans including the 12.5m and 11.5m power cats in coupe or hardtop versions.  The Montebello yacht line also features a 12.5m sailing catamaran in private or charter versions.

The Montebello catamarans have gained a reputation for their stylish and comfortable cruising capabilities and have been featured in a variety of leading boating publications.  For more information, visit the Montebello Yacht website.  You can also see the sailing catamaran in action in the YouTube video:

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Jan 30

Why a Sailing Catamaran?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

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There are many reasons for choosing a sailing catamaran over a monohull.   Red Gibbons identifies these Top 6 Advantages of a Sail-Cruising Catamaran:

  • Low Heel Sailing.  Monohull sailing at 15 to 25 degrees is an adventure for some, but many sailors prefer a cat’s consistent 4 to 6 degree heel.
      
  • Faster Sailing Performance.  A sailing cat can travel  25% to 100% faster than a comparable monohull.
      
  • Double the Motoring Performance.  Twin props deliver more power, reliability and maneuverability.
      
  • More Room.  Both cockpit and salon of most cruising cats are larger than a monohull of the same length. 
      
  • Shallow Draft.  You can beach a sailing cat and take it into shallow waters.
      
  • Lower Risk of Sinking.  Racing monohulls must carry lifeboats, but not racing cats.  This is testimony to the “unsinkable” qualities of catamarans.
      

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